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Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin The job market and the economy will be in bad shape for a while. With all the chatter about inflation and a recession, it's hard to understand what is happening. Let’s break it down. A combination of pent-up demand from the pandemic, supply chain disruptions , trillions of dollars flooded into the market from the Federal Reserve Bank, and massive fiscal stimulus packages from both the Trump and Biden administrations helped stoke inflation . Runaway inflation is ruinous to a country. The costs spiral out of control. The poor are disproportionately impacted, as they generally don't have emergency funds or the ability to earn more than the rising inflation rate to keep their heads above water. To decrease the adverse impact of inflation, Jerome Powell, the head of the Federal Reserve Bank, announced that he would raise interest rates to battle inflation and cool down the economy. If you have been looking to … [Read more...] about An Easy Explanation Of What Happens When The Federal Reserve Bank Raises Interest Rates

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin You won’t find anything about it on the menu at Mes Amis , but an unusual add-on during dinner is wowing guests at the new Hollywood brasserie from chef Lincoln Carson and the Ten Five Hospitality group: A roving artist quietly sketches diners as they eat. Most customers don’t even realize they’re being drawn by Therese Gardiner — find her at @theresegardinerr on Instagram — since the petite and discrete portraitist keeps a distance as she works. But the delight on faces as she presents the finished renderings lets you know how special the experience is for those lucky enough to be chosen. By the time my wife and I noticed Therese was sketching us last month, she was almost done with her drawing. We loved the simple lines and Paris throwback vibes, although we do look kinda serious for two people who did a lot of laughing that night. It all left me with many questions so I reached out to Therese to learn … [Read more...] about Hollywood’s Latest Restaurant Sensation: A Roving Sketch Artist